Snapshot of a Beginner
by Nap Eyes
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Uncut
    Apr 21, 2020
    80
    There's nothing mediocre here. [Jun 2020, p.34]
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  2. No Ripcord
    Apr 20, 2020
    80
    Where Chapman excels where others fail is that he's endearing about his self-deprecation, often conveying truths that read as casual as his relaxed arrangements. He also likes intertwining astronomical reasoning and science into his contemplating, because why wouldn't he.
  3. Exclaim
    Mar 27, 2020
    80
    If you've been following the quartet since day one, Snapshot of a Beginner feels like both a victory lap and another bold step forward in the race.
  5. Under The Radar
    Mar 27, 2020
    80
    An unequivocal step forward for Nap Eyes.
  6. The Skinny
    Mar 26, 2020
    80
    Snapshot of a Beginner might be their most focused and uplifting release to date.
  7. Pitchfork
    Apr 1, 2020
    75
    Where earlier albums achieved this feeling through lyrics alone, Snapshot of a Beginner incorporates songwriting into a wider vision, one that feels truer to the band’s intentions.
  8. Paste Magazine
    Mar 26, 2020
    75
    Snapshot of a Beginner wants to have fun, whether through the swaying, airy scheme of its most danceable tracks or the up-tempo noodling of its energetic ones. Finding greater artistic value in the weirdness is a bonus.
  9. AllMusic
    Mar 26, 2020
    70
    For the band's part, they definitely benefit from being able to stretch out in the studio for a change, and Loughead in particular delivers some excellent lead guitar work. In terms of Nap Eyes' catalog, Snapshot feels like a bold new era, though it's not without its growing pains.
  10. DIY Magazine
    Mar 26, 2020
    70
    Another smartly-crafted step forward.

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